Non-Recyclable Waste (Grey bin with Purple sticker)

Non-Recyclable Waste (Grey bin with Purple sticker) Collection Schedule for Lewis and Harris

Overview

Non-Recyclable Waste (Grey bin with Purple sticker)

Collected every 3 weeks

Lewis and Harris Collection Schedule

Monday Collections

Carloway, Breasclete, Tolsta Chaolais, Dalmore, Dalbeg, Bennadrove, Allt na Broige, Memorial View, Outer Point, Inner Point, Scalpay, Harris, Shawbost, Melbost, Parkend, Plasterfield

Tuesday Collections

Stornoway Centre A and B, Bernera, Linshader, Callanish, Garynahine, Uig, Coll, Vatisker, Brevig, Back, Tolsta, Gress, Stornoway Commercials

Wednesday Collections

New Harris, Goathill , Barvas,South Lochs, Keose, Clisham View, Ranish, Grimshader, Marybank, Newvalley

Thursday Collections

North Lochs, Tong, Newmarket, Galson, Leverburgh, Ness, Harris Bays

Friday Collections

Stornoway Circle, Manor North, Perceval Road, Laxdale, Manor South

 

Bin Content

Your grey bin with the purple sticker is for non recyclable waste. 

It can contain: 

  • Ashes & cat litter
  • Nappies & Wipes
  • Sharps (Razors etc.)
  • Face wipes & cotton buds
  • Crisp packets & wrappers
  • Polystyrene
  • Plastic packaging / cellophane / bags    

It cannot contain: 

  • Plastic bottles, tubs & trays
  • Cans
  • Paper
  • Glass
  • Cardboard
  • Electrical items
  • Batteries
  • Food waste
  • Garden waste

 

Overview of what may be in included in non recyclable waste bin